These Black Sesame Banana Muffins are a naturally sweet, refined sugar-free treat made with ripe bananas, black sesame butter, and peanut butter. The bananas provide natural sweetness, while the sesame and peanuts add a rich, nutty flavor that makes these muffins feel indulgent without needing any added refined sugar.

Black sesame is commonly used in many Asian desserts and is known for its deep roasted flavor and nutrients like calcium and protein. When paired with bananas and nut butters, it creates a soft, moist muffin that’s packed with healthy fats, fiber, and minerals.

Black Sesame Banana Muffins

Black sesame banana muffins are refined sugar-free muffins made with ripe bananas, black sesame butter, and peanut butter. These naturally sweet muffins are rich in healthy fats and have a nutty, slightly earthy flavor.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 28

Course Dessert

Cuisine Fusion

Servings muffins

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Ingredients

3 ripe bananas
2 eggs
½ cup black sesame butter, tag Sesaone
¼ cup peanut butter
2 Tbsp honey, optional, adjust to taste
1 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp baking powder

Garnish

Black sesame spread
Banana slices

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Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a muffin or cupcake tray with liners.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth.
3 ripe bananas
Add the black sesame butter, peanut butter, honey, and eggs, then mix until the batter is well combined and creamy.
2 eggs, ½ cup black sesame butter, ¼ cup peanut butter, 2 Tbsp honey
Stir in the cinnamon and baking soda, mixing until evenly incorporated into the batter.
1 tsp cinnamon, 2 Tbsp baking powder
Evenly divide the batter into the muffin molds, filling each about ¾ full.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Garnish with an extra spoon of black sesame butter and banana slices on top if desired.
Black sesame spread, Banana slices

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